A biomass crops road trip with Professor Tim Volk
December 10, 2024
"This firmed up Tim’s view that the Biomass Connect hub sites are “world class” and “world leading”. I think we all had a smile on our faces when he said that."
Biomass Connect Industry Panel Consultation Report
November 08, 2023
In April 2023, Biomass Connect held a stakeholder consultation workshop with experts from the biomass industry to better understand the key challenges currently facing the industry and how these could best be addressed by the programme.
Exploring new visions for a sustainable bioeconomy
April 20, 2023
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has recently published a study aimed at sparking a positive conversation about the bioeconomy and the role that biomass takes in it.
“Net Zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st Century”: UK’s Net Zero Review calls for urgent actions
January 16, 2023
‘Mission Zero’ – the Independent Review of Net Zero was published on Friday 3rd January 2023 by MP Chris Skidmore. The 340-page report makes calls for 25 key actions by […]
Expanding the Miscanthus market in the UK – benefits and barriers from a farmer’s perspective
December 13, 2022
Author: Edward Hodgson 94% of Farmers growing miscanthus report benefits to their farm business according to results of a survey published in the GCB Bioenergy journal. The survey was conducted […]
Could a delay in the uptake of biomass crop technology jeopardise food security?
November 28, 2022
Author: Kritika Bhardwaj A new study has highlighted the danger to food security and climate mitigation of failing to switch to biomass production immediately. The study, published in Nature Climate […]
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Demonstrator Hub Updates – March 2025
April 16, 2025
As spring begins to take hold, the Biomass Connect Demonstrator Hubs across the UK have been busy monitoring plant development, preparing plots, and carrying out essential early-season management.
SFI Application Pause Raises Questions About Future Incentives that Impact Biomass Crops in England
April 15, 2025
Recent news that the SFI scheme is temporarily closed to new applications raises fresh concerns for those considering the transition to biomass cropping in England. This pause could signal a reduction in the financial support available in the near term.
Demonstrator Hub Updates – February 2025
March 12, 2025
As winter transitions into spring, activity across the Biomass Connect demonstrator hubs has been steadily progressing. Despite challenging weather conditions—marked by cold temperatures, frosts, and heavy rainfall—our teams have been actively managing crop health, conducting harvests, and preparing for the upcoming growing season.
Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal – funding available for short projects
March 12, 2025
The PBC4GGR project has launched a funding call. Grants are available to undertake research that fills knowledge gaps in the sphere of biomass crops and their role in GHG removal
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